I like dead flowers

I think there’s something so sad and poetic about flowers that have withered and died. Especially if there’s still some color left to remind you of what once was: a healthy, vibrant flower. I’d add in something about comparing dead withering plants to life but that would be pushing the emo factor, and it’s too early in the day for me. And also because this entry is about LIFE (sort of).

I’ve always wanted to grow a garden. Even just a little one, with a few flowers and maybe some vegetables I actually would eat, like tomatoes. The only problem with that is that I live in the Sunshine State which is the most misleading bullshit I’ve ever heard. It really should be called The Closest To Hell You’ll Ever Get state or maybe Satan’s Favorite Hang Out. Something to that extent because it’s impossible to step outside without diving for the nearest shaded spot so that your skin doesn’t melt off into a puddle of singed flesh.

So I imagine that plants wouldn’t do quite well over here, unless you had a sprinkler hitting them at full speed 24/7. My mom had some azaleas and they bloomed for maybe four days before giving up. Anyway I promised myself that when I move back to a cooler area I’ll go to the nearest Wally World and plant a few things, see how it goes. In the meantime, I’ll just take pictures of the flowers that have surprisingly made it down here, like this one I spotted a few days ago:

Just look at that courageous survivor. I’m almost jealous that it loves to get nutrients from the sun and happily basks in the heat rather than saying “Fuck it” and burying itself deep deep in the ground while whining about living in Hell like I wouldn’t do.


I like growing things to a certain extent, but after awhile I get bored. I think the first picture is beautiful; it’s strange that death can be so gorgeous.

(lol @ hell.com)

Posted by Clem on July 10, 2008

The first picture kind of looks like a butterfly. I love it!

I’ve always loved the Sunshine State, or hell as you called it.. The heat is lovely, not oppressive!

Posted by Shen-Shen on July 10, 2008

I didn’t plant any flowers this year. The first picture looks like a dress and the second picture is just amazing. What camera do you have?

Posted by Vasili on July 10, 2008

You know, Australian native flora will probably do REALLY well in your garden. They’re accustomed to no water (or little water) and heaps of sun. They do look a little....spikier and WEIRDER than your average houseplant, but it’s certainly worth a try.

Posted by Amanda on July 10, 2008

I like hanging dead flowers on the wall. That looks really nice too.

Posted by Lish on July 11, 2008

Dead flowers are pretty in a sentimental way, that things do move on and wither and die… but there is still some kind of prettiness to it, despite that it’s dead.

My parents have a veggie garden, that’s been thriving quite well for the last few years, despite the drought we’re currently in. We used to have lots of flowers and stuff too but we gave them up to the weather. My dad’s top tip for growing certain flowers, such as roses - urine. Lol. He swears by it, and the roses we used to have were indeed really massive and beautiful (though the area was probably a bit smelly haha).

Posted by Jess on July 11, 2008

Wow, I am a retard.

Posted by on July 11, 2008

Those are gorgeous photos! I love trees in the winter. My mom thinks it’s weird, but I love how the branches look without leaves.

I planted some flowers in our front lawn about a month ago and only a few have bloomed so far. I don’t know what it is, my neighbors’ lawns look pretty though.

Posted by Rafia on July 12, 2008

I love that photo of the wilted flower. They can be so beautiful, but also sad at the same time.

My parents have been trying to grow a vegetable garden as well, unfortunately it can get pretty hot here as well (the temperature can go up to 98 degrees), so our attempts pretty much fail. :(

Oh, and about EE. Damn, I still keep asking myself why I didn’t already switch from Wordpress when I heard about EE months ago. :| I fail.

Posted by Lexie on July 13, 2008

Like Amanda suggested, you could always try and find some hardier plants to grow. Sure, they may not be as pretty, but at least you’ll have something. :] For me, flowers represent people. When they bloom, they’re beautiful and colorful but as time passes, they slowly wither away. Technically, you could apply that sense of thinking to anything… but oh well. ;]

Florida seems like a nice place, from your description.

Posted by Alex on July 13, 2008
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